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Study programmes 2011-2012Last update : 14/06/2012
FINA0045-1  In-depth Accounting and Practical Files

Duration :  30h Th
Number of credits :  
Advanced Master in Financial Risk ManagementSecond semester4
Lecturer :  
Language(s) of instruction :  
French language
Course contents :  
This seminar will include the accounting & financial analysis of real financial statements from trade, industrial & financial companies.
It will be based mainly on the « case method », and will concentrate on preparing students for the different jobs in auditing. It also studies the evolution of accounting standards.
The seminar is a prerequisite for the exam giving the status of trainee auditor, and for Analysis & Audit classes (evening classes).
Learning outcomes of the course :  
This course will get students used to the legislation on financial statements and the "Code des sociétés" through a thorough analysis of the existing accounting concepts. Students will also develop critical analysis on particular situations.
Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :  
FIN 505 Accounting & Finance
FIN 503 Cost Accounting
FIN 502 Management Accounting
FIN 504 Corporate Accounting
FIN 397 Financial management & Corporate Assessment
FIN 524 Financial Analysis
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :  
The class will be divided into work groups in order to give students real cases to analyze. Students must realize management is no mere « recipe book ». The student must be able to analyze the case in financial, accounting and legal framework. Lectures on specific subjects are also planned.
Recommended or required readings :  
English version later
Assessment methods and criteria :  
1st session assessment : continuous assessment based on the analysis of real cases and presentations. MCQ on the theory
2nd session assessment : MCQ on the theory. Oral examination on the practical part
prolonged 2nd session assessment : MCQ on the theory. Oral examination on the practical part


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